$399,000

1265 E Independence St Giddings, TX 78942

Estimated payment $2,680/month

Total Views 2,796
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,852 Sq Ft
$215 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Home fronts a creek
  • City View
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • RV Garage
  • Mature Trees
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

Located on the east side of Giddings in the desirable Hickory Creek subdivision, this inviting two-story home offers both comfort and convenience. Just minutes from Veterans Park and the Giddings City Swimming Pool, the property provides easy access to recreation while maintaining a peaceful, private setting.
Built in 2005, the home features 4 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms across 1,852 sq ft of living space. The thoughtful layout includes the primary suite and a guest bedroom on the main floor, with two additional bedrooms upstairs—ideal for families or hosting guests.
The exterior showcases classic Texas limestone and a large, private backyard that backs up to Hickory Creek, offering serene views and a sense of seclusion.
A standout feature of this property is its dual driveways, one of which leads to a newly constructed Mueller-style metal workshop (built in 2025). Measuring 40 feet deep by 25 feet wide, the workshop is tucked behind a wood privacy fence and includes: A large roll-up door in front and a smaller roll-up door on the side
16-foot high ceilings, perfect for storing an RV or accommodating large projects
Plumbing stub-outs and partial framing for a potential two-story living space
2 RV dump stations Whether you're looking for extra storage, a workspace, or future guest quarters, this versatile building is ready to meet your needs.

Listing Agent

Mark Berdoll

Berdoll Realty Brokerage Phone: (512) 924-8123 License #0383338 Listed on: 12/09/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,140

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a creek
  • South Facing Home
  • Private Entrance
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Rain Sensor Irrigation System
  • Misting System
  • Mature Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Dense Growth Of Small Trees
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 5 Car Attached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Additional Parking
  • RV Garage

Property Views

  • City
  • Creek or Stream
  • Seasonal
  • Park or Greenbelt
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Masonry Siding
  • HardiePlank Type

Interior Spaces

  • 1,852 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Woodwork
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Track Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Blinds
  • Aluminum Window Frames
  • Solar Screens
  • Window Screens
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Free-Standing Electric Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Free-Standing Electric Range
  • Down Draft Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
  • Washer and Dryer
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer

Home Security

  • Closed Circuit Camera
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outdoor Storage

Location

  • City Lot

Schools

  • Giddings Elementary And Middle School
  • Giddings High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 20979

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Hickory Creek Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Common Area
  • Community Library
  • Community Mailbox

Recreation

  • Sport Court
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,140

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

Parking

5

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Directions: Heading east, FROM HWY 290 TURN LEFT ONTO N ORANGE STREET (FM 141), THEN LESS THAN A MILE TURN LEFT ONTO E INDEPENDENCE STREET. AFTER SECOND STOP SIGN HOME IS ON THE LEFT.
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link, Fenced, Gate, Partial, Privacy, Wood
  • Garage Spaces: 5
  • Green Energy Efficient: Appliances
  • Green Sustainability: None
  • Levels: Two
  • Living Area: 1852
  • Other Structures: Garage(s), Storage, Workshop
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard
  • Attribution Contact: (512) 924-8123
  • ETJ Extra Territorial Jurdn: No
  • Estimated Taxes: 4956.00
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Current Price Lot Size Squ: 30.74
  • Current Price By Living Ar: 215.44
  • "Current Price By Original ": 1.00
  • List Price Lot Size Square: 30.74
  • List Price By Living Area: 215.44
  • List Price By Original Lis: 1.00
  • Restrictions: City Restrictions,Deed Restrictions,Zoning
  • Tax Exemptions: Homestead
  • Unit Style: 1st Floor Entry
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling-High, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, High Speed Internet, Interior Steps, Natural Woodwork, Primary Bedroom on Main, Soaking Tub, Storage, Track Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • View: City, Creek/Stream, Neighborhood, Park/Greenbelt
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Down Draft, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven, Electric Oven, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range, Free-Standing Electric Range, RNGHD, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer, Electric Water Heater
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Closed Circuit Camera(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Aluminum Frames, Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Screens, Solar Screens
  • Laundry Location: In Hall,Laundry Room,Main Level

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Lighting, Misting System, Private Entrance, Private Yard, RV Hookup, Satellite Dish
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Rear Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Private Pool: No
  • Waterfront Features: See Remarks, Creek, Dry/Seasonal
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 5
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, RV Garage, Workshop in Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric

Association/Amenities

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: BBQ Pit/Grill, Cluster Mailbox, Common Grounds, Curbs, High Speed Internet, Library, Park, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Sport Court(s)/Facility, Street Lights, Trail(s)

Schools

  • Elementary School: Giddings
  • High School: Giddings
  • Middle/Junior School: Giddings
  • Junior High Dist: Giddings ISD

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Greenbelt, Back Yard, City Lot, Curbs, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Public Maintained Road, Sprinkler - Automatic, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinkler - Partial, Sprinkler - Rain Sensor, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft), Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft), Trees-Small (Under 20 Ft)
  • Parcel Number: 20979
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.298
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12980.88
  • Subdivision Name: Hickory Creek

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type, Masonry – Partial
  • New Construction: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7140
  • Tax Filled Sqft Total: 1852
  • Tax Rate: 2.02360000000000

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,689 $352,870 $61,760 $291,110
2024 $5,689 $338,000 $61,620 $276,380
2023 $6,900 $338,000 $56,560 $281,440
2022 $6,671 $295,000 $50,060 $244,940
2021 $6,289 $264,280 $24,000 $240,280
2020 $5,451 $256,240 $24,000 $232,240
2019 $5,199 $252,570 $24,000 $228,570
2018 $4,702 $193,350 $24,000 $169,350
2017 $4,275 $165,250 $18,000 $147,250
2016 $4,286 $165,680 $18,000 $147,680
2015 -- $166,040 $16,500 $149,540
2014 -- $164,220 $16,500 $147,720
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/09/2025 12/09/25 For Sale $399,000 +50.6% $215 / Sq Ft
03/05/2025 03/05/25 Off Market -- -- --
07/09/2021 07/09/21 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
06/09/2021 06/09/21 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2021 06/03/21 For Sale $265,000 +2.0% $143 / Sq Ft
03/31/2020 03/31/20 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
03/01/2020 03/01/20 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2020 02/19/20 For Sale $259,900 -- $140 / Sq Ft
Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- Texas National Title
Vendors Lien $232,750 None Available
Vendors Lien -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $266,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $232,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $127,988 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 2803892

Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

APN: 20979